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Kitchener council approves $4.5M in upgrades to The Aud that will improve players' area, add restaurant
Kitchener city council has approved renovations to The Aud. The Kitchener Rangers will pay for $2.5 million in upgrades to their players' areas, offices and media/scout room while the city will spend $2 million to create a restaurant on site.
Renovated players' area and new restaurant at The Aud to be pitched to Kitchener city councillors
The Kitchener Rangers are proposing changes to the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium and if that gets approved, city staff are suggesting they could piggyback on those renovations to create a restaurant on site, too.
Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: May 9 to 11
There are many events in and around Waterloo region this weekend. Celebrate Kirby and other irresistibly cute characters at Poyo Fest, take to the skies in the Girls Can Fly event, take part in a walking and singing tour and don't forget Mother's Day is on Sunday.
Regional councillors ask staff to cap any tax levy increase in 2026 to 5%
Regional councillors have directed staff to work towards keeping the 2026 tax levy increase in 2026 to five per cent.
Former chair of Cambridge accessibility committee says harassment investigation meant to 'silence me'
Devin Sisak, who has been vocal about his concerns about how the City of Cambridge is addressing accessibility issues and quit the city's advisory committee in March over his frustration, says the city has launched a workplace harassment investigation against him. The city says they must act on allegations of abuse or harassment.
Meet the 4 new MPs in Waterloo region and Guelph
Four new MPs were elected this week in Waterloo region and Guelph. They will join re-elected MPs in going to Ottawa on May 26, with the King giving the throne speech on May 27.
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The Baltimore Orioles wanted to pitch better, so they asked the University of Waterloo for help
Researchers at the University of Waterloo are developing an artificial intelligence system to analyze how a baseball pitcher moves. The system is being developed for the Baltimore Orioles and could be used in the minor league system or by scouts.
MPP says Waterloo region's Catholic school board 'wasting time and taxpayer dollars' with infighting
Kitchener Centre MPP Aislinn Clancy says she's concerned about the Waterloo Catholic District School Board and how some trustees are focusing on banning flags and books rather than on student achievement. At Queen's Park this week, she asked the education minister to intervene.
Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region: May 2 to 4
The first weekend of May brings a giant book sale in Elora, Mother's Day markets, a tree planting event and music.
Conservatives flip 3 seats in Waterloo region, ousting Liberals and Green MPs
Conservative candidates in Cambridge, Kitchener Centre and Kitchener South-Hespeler have won those ridings, unseating Liberal and Green incumbents in those races. In Kitchener-Conestoga, Liberal incumbent Tim Louis held on to keep his seat. Liberal incumbent Bardish Chagger also won in Waterloo.